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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.95, 702.03 and 322.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.95, 702.03 and 322.38 is: 444.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.95 : 702.03 = 322.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.95/702.03 = 322.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.95x = 702.03 × 322.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.95x = 226,320.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,320.43/508.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.68

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